This is a new course, debuting in spring quarter, 2013. It is a 3-week mini-course and will be co-taught by Drs. Michele Calos and Renee Reijo-Pera.

Course Description
First week of course encompasses “Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Laboratory Course”. Hands-on teaching of culture of human embryonic stem cells and generation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), with associated supporting lecture material, lecture and lab daily. Weeks 2 and 3 comprise lectures on disease-specific stem cell projects that are moving toward the clinic, with lectures presented by scientists leading these projects, including at least one from a biotechnology company. Associated lab sessions will focus on a muscular dystrophy project, illustrating genetic engineering, differentiation, engraftment, and imaging of stem cells. Speaker dinner(s), with student participation.

Enrollment:
This course allows flexibility to enroll for 1, 2, or 3 weeks, with lectures and labs each week. Week 1 only, 1 unit; weeks 2 and 3, lecture only, 1 unit; weeks 2 and 3 lecture and lab, 2 units; whole course, 3 units.

Week 1; 5 days per week, Monday – Friday, 1:15 – 5:05. Weeks 2 and 3 encompass 7 days of instruction, including 4-5 days of lectures and 2-3 lab sessions, 2:15 – 4:05 each day, and 1 dinner/per student, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Enrollment in the laboratory is limited to 12 students.
Enrollment in the lecture part of the course only, up to 20 students.

We will utilize the teaching laboratory in the Lokey Stem Cell Building. The laboratory can accommodate up to 12 students and is located in G1165. The lectures will be in a nearby lecture room, such as G1161.

Course dates:
Week 1: May 20 – 24, 2013
Weeks 2 and 3: May 28 – June 5, 2013

 Fall quarter every year, for medical students. Dr. Calos provides an overview of gene and cell therapy.

Fall quarter every year, for genetic counseling students. Dr. Calos lectures on treating genetic disease with gene therapy and gene-modified cells.